Antique Neresheimer Hanau Silver Miniature Gondola c1920 German Venetian Silver For Sale

Antique B. Neresheimer & Söhne silver miniature gondola, Hanau, Germany, circa 1920s.A finely detailed figural miniature modeled as a Venetian gondola, featuring a standing gondolier with oar, raised prow and stern, central covered passenger compartment, and elaborate scrolling and foliate decoration throughout the hull.Antique B. Neresheimer & Söhne Hanau silver miniature gondola, circa 1920, finely modeled as a Venetian gondola with standing gondolier, original oar, raised prow and stern, central covered passenger compartment, and ornate scrolling foliate decoration along the hull.This charming figural miniature bears a strong group of marks associated with Neresheimer and British importation, including the stylized lowercase “n” in shield for B. Neresheimer & Söhne of Hanau, additional Hanau/Neresheimer pseudo-hallmarks including the lion rampant and bunch of grapes, the sponsor/importer’s mark “B.H.M.” for Berthold Hermann Müller, and British import hallmarks including the London import mark and .925 sterling standard mark. The underside is also hand scribed “1920” followed by additional cursive workshop marks/initials.Approximate measurements:
• Length: 4\"
• Height: 1 1/2\"
• Weight: 26 gramsCondition:
Recently cleaned and presents beautifully. The original oar was previously broken and has been securely repaired with silver solder. The repair is visible upon close inspection. Otherwise, the piece shows age-appropriate surface wear consistent with an antique silver miniature.A highly collectible early 20th-century Hanau silver miniature, especially appealing to collectors of Neresheimer silver, continental silver, figural miniatures, and Venetian gondola forms.Please view all pictures for condition prior to purchasing. Thank you!We have spent several years purchasing antiques and collectibles at Estate sales to be able to provide you access to the rarities we all love here at our store. We are not the original owners of these items.Buy with confidence! We guarantee every item we sell to be as described. Used items should be expected to exhibit normal wear and tear. We do our best to call out blemishes. Please don\'t hesitate to ask questions. It\'s the buyer\'s responsibility to ask questions about item condition prior to purchasing.Each item is professionally packaged and shipped with care. Shipping costs pertain to the Continental United States or lower 48 States. We can ship Internationally and to Alaska and Hawaii. Message us for a quote. We ship items immediately Monday through Friday.Thank you for your business!